Services & Resources for Skilled Trades

Have you worked in skilled trades for two or more years, and have you been approved for immigration to Canada or are a current Permanent Resident?

The FAST Program can help you effectively prepare for work in the Skilled Trades sector.

As a registered FAST Program participant, you gain access to:

CANADIAN WORKPLACE INFORMATION AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS

When you work in Canada, expectations and requirements in the workplace for both ‘hard skills’ (technical and hands-on knowledge, skills and abilities) and ‘soft skills’ (communication techniques, problem-solving skills, etc.) may be different from those in your previous jobs.

CANADIAN WORKPLACE INFORMATION AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS

When you work in Canada, expectations and requirements in the workplace for both ‘hard skills’ (technical and hands-on knowledge, skills and abilities) and ‘soft skills’ (communication techniques, problem-solving skills, etc.) may be different from those in your previous jobs.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT, ONLINE TRAINING

Find out if the skills and knowledge gained in your home country align with the requirements in Canada. Learn if you are ready for a job in a Canadian workplace. Experts in your field will assess your skills and knowledge so that you can fill any gaps with appropriate online training before you come to Canada.

In addition to the Canadian Workplace Occupational Information, Essential Skills, Culture, and Communication online lessons, you can also assess your skills, review theory, and upgrade your knowledge and skills in areas you may be deficient in, to work in British Columbia as a carpenter, power engineer, or automotive service technician.

Access learning materials and resources on the knowledge, skills, and terminology for your field in Canada.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT, ONLINE TRAINING

Find out if the skills and knowledge gained in your home country align with the requirements in Canada. Learn if you are ready for a job in a Canadian workplace. Experts in your field will assess your skills and knowledge so that you can fill any gaps with appropriate online training before you come to Canada.

In addition to the Canadian Workplace Occupational Information, Essential Skills, Culture, and Communication online lessons, you can also assess your skills, review theory, and upgrade your knowledge and skills in areas you may be deficient in, to work in British Columbia as a carpenter, power engineer, or automotive service technician.

Access learning materials and resources on the knowledge, skills, and terminology for your field in Canada.

E-MENTORING

E-Mentoring matches you with local experts working in your profession. Mentors will offer online advice to meet your individual needs and will provide additional information about working in your field. With the help of your mentor, you will be better prepared to work in Canada.

E-MENTORING

E-Mentoring matches you with local experts working in your profession. Mentors will offer online advice to meet your individual needs and will provide additional information about working in your field. With the help of your mentor, you will be better prepared to work in Canada.

BC JOBCONNECT

BC JobConnect allows you to create a profile in our special database and market your talent to Canadian employers. Companies who have registered for this service will be able to use the database to find qualified candidates for their job vacancies.

BC JOBCONNECT

BC JobConnect allows you to create a profile in our special database and market your talent to Canadian employers. Companies who have registered for this service will be able to use the database to find qualified candidates for their job vacancies.

INTERNATIONAL CREDENTIAL EVALUATION SERVICES (ICES)

The International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) can assess your education credentials, comparing them to the general education requirements in Canada. It will issue an evaluation report with a general recommendation. The report can support the hiring decisions made by employers. ICES is a paid service suitable for individuals who have not had their academic credentials assessed during the immigration process. The cost of assessing a credential can range from $128 to $230, depending on the type of report requested.

INTERNATIONAL CREDENTIAL EVALUATION SERVICES (ICES)

The International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) can assess your education credentials, comparing them to the general education requirements in Canada. It will issue an evaluation report with a general recommendation. The report can support the hiring decisions made by employers. ICES is a paid service suitable for individuals who have not had their academic credentials assessed during the immigration process. The cost of assessing a credential can range from $128 to $230, depending on the type of report requested.